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What constitutes a church? What are the minimum requirements to b

church?

What is the Church?

What is the purpose of the Church?

How do these questions shape your view times?

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Revelation 2:1-11

Revelation was written in 70 A.D. or 95-96 A.D.

Ephesus

Capital of Asia with a population 250,000 (4th largest in Rom

Home of Temple of Artemis (one of Seven Wonders of the World)

Smyrna Port city, population 100,000

Heavily persecuted by the Romans

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I know your work, your labor, and yourpatience

But you have left your first love

Matthew 13:18-23

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I know your work, your tribulation, andpoverty

But do not be afraid and persevere

Matthew 13:24-30